by Robert Barker | Oct 8, 2019 | Adventure Travel, Argentina, Food & Wine, Japan, South America, Travel
Travel, especially to an exotic foreign location, is extremely exciting but many people have a tendency to pack too much into one trip. It’s important to know when to stop and just be in the moment—enjoy your cultural surroundings; get a feeling for everyday...
by Robert Barker | Oct 7, 2019 | Adventure Travel, Blog
What is Cat Skiing Cat skiing is a guided backcountry experience using a snowcat (think tractor with cat-tracks for wheels) to bring you to the top of the mountain instead of a traditional ski-lift. The benefit is that most of the terrain in the backcountry is...
by Robert Barker | Sep 9, 2019 | Adventure Travel, Custom Packages, Food & Wine, Japan, Travel
Japan Powder Skiing (Japow) The secret is out. Japan has some of the best powder on the planet. Not only that, but it is also incredibly consistent. In January and February, the Northern island of Japan, Hokkaido, gets hammered with fresh snow. During the hight of the...
by Robert Barker | Jul 5, 2019 | Adventure Travel, Argentina, Blog, Custom Packages, Food & Wine, Ski Resort Packages, South America, Travel
There is so much to do and see in Argentina It is hard to narrow it down to a Top 5 but here goes… No. 5 El Calafate El Calafate is a small lakeside city in the Patagonia region of Argentina. While the city itself has a great vibe and outdoor-town allure, it is...
by Robert Barker | Sep 28, 2018 | Adventure Travel, Blog, Guided Tours, Travel, Uncategorized
These days, it’s all about how to “travel light” Traveling light simply means that working off the “carry-on” model. This translates to one carry-on sized bag (9″ x 14″ x 22″) and one personal item (9″ x 10″...
by Robert Barker | Aug 6, 2018 | Adventure Travel, Blog, North America, South America, Travel
Travel insurance is one of those things that takes all the fun out of planning your vacation. People tend to think of it as either an unwanted extra expense or as some sort of jinx—ensuring that Murphy’s Law will be in full effect during their vacation. The...
